Uni-sport bike

Didn't see this posted anywhere else... damn this thing looks crazy!



Information:

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/05/electric_uno_bike.php

that just looks unsafe and stupid

I just saw this on here I think, I can't remeber i think it's a good idea it's like the segway and uses gyros to balance also it goes 25 mph. if they were cheap i'd buy one.

Yeah, I don't think there is any way in hell I'd buy one of those for the simple factor of safety.  Cool idea, but I don't see it going anywhere, anytime soon as far as production goes... we'll see though.

i dont see safety being an issue with this thing.. a regular motorcycle is way more dangerous (it doesnt help you balance and can reach way higher speeds)

True, but have you riden a unicycle compared to a bicycle?  I know this has counterweights and all but it has to be more difficult to balance on than a regular old sportbike..... no?

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ORIGINAL: djuro37

i dont see safety being an issue with this thing.. a regular motorcycle is way more dangerous (it doesnt help you balance and can reach way higher speeds)

Locked wheel on a bike, you spin out but you might be able to control/recover. Locked wheel on a unicycle and you become best friends with the tree/car/building in front of you.

Agreed Jon.... PS, PM me your address and I can send you those decals (free of charge)

Gah! I keep forgetting, and when I do remember, VBMF is down again!

Shouldn't be, PM'd ya the correct url as I dont want to get in trouble for "advertising" other forums on here :)

By other, you mean better, right? No noobs = win 

wait, wait, wait now the motorcycles guys are saying the "uni" isnt practical or safe

um....pot, kettle... black

I just found it amusing, even if it was a somewhat frivolous comparison.

A bike can continue to travel upright even after your dumb ass somehow manages to fall off. Whats a uni do?

bikes>unicycles

i put my vote with impractical/unsafe.


although... i would like to see Pres. Bush try to ride one....